Centennial High School

1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001

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Top 50%

Tel: (575) 527-9330

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Centennial High School serves 1,681 students in grades 9-12.

Centennial High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 10% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Centennial High School's student population of 1,681 students has grown by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,681 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

86 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Centennial High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 742 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Overall Testing Rank

#296 out of 742 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

33%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Centennial High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

72%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.44

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Centennial High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

89%

75%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

73%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Las Cruces Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial High School's ranking?

Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?

Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Cruces High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?

The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 75%.

How many students attend Centennial High School?

1,681 students attend Centennial High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?

Centennial High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Centennial High School offer ?

Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Centennial High School part of?

Centennial High School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education